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Azerbaijan Army holds kettlebell lifting championship 15 January 2026 11:00

In accordance with 2026 training plan, the opening ceremony of the kettlebell lifting championship was held in the Azerbaijan Army.

Defense Ministry and Ombudsman Office of Azerbaijan sign a joint action plan 14 January 2026 15:15

The Ministry of Defense and the Office of the Commissioner for Human Rights (Ombudsman) of the Republic of Azerbaijan signed a joint action plan for 2026 on the topic “Work done by the Ombudsman institution for the protection of servicemen’s rights”, as well as regarding the study of the state of human rights protection.

President of the Republic of Azerbaijan and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces Ilham Aliyev laid the foundation stone for the Special Operations Center in the Aghdara district on January 13 - VIDEO 13 January 2026 19:03

Minister of Defense Zakir Hasanov reported to the President and Commander-in-Chief.The head of state was informed that the primary objective of establishing this center is to ensure the specialized training of special forces units across diverse terrains, topographies, and weather conditions.

Azerbaijan Ministry of Defense and Military Prosecutor's Office signed joint action plan 13 January 2026 13:15

The Ministry of Defense and the Military Prosecutor's Office of the Republic of Azerbaijan signed a joint action plan with the aim of strengthening military discipline and preventing legal violations in the Azerbaijan Army during 2026.

Tactical exercise is conducted 13 January 2026 10:00

In accordance with the 2026 training plan, the tactical exercise was conducted in one of the military units.

Air Force Commander and Military Prosecutor visit military units 9 January 2026 10:03

Deputy Minister of Defense of the Republic of Azerbaijan – Commander of the Air Force, Lieutenant General Namig Islamzade, together with the Deputy Prosecutor General of the Republic of Azerbaijan – Military Prosecutor of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Justice Major General Bahruz Ahmadov, held meeting with personnel at military units subordinate to the Air Force.

Azerbaijan Minister of Defense receives Kazakhstan’s new military attaché 7 January 2026 12:14

On January 7, the newly appointed military attaché of the Republic of Kazakhstan to Azerbaijan Colonel Salauat Khayrushev was introduced to the Azerbaijan Minister of Defense, Colonel General Zakir Hasanov.

Azerbaijan and the United States discuss enhancement of military cooperation 4 January 2026 19:11

On January 4, the Azerbaijan Minister of Defense, Colonel General Zakir Hasanov met with the U.S.

Address by President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev on the occasion of the Day of Solidarity of World Azerbaijanis and the New Year - VIDEO 1 January 2026 00:05

My fellow citizens, The year 2025 has now come to an end.

Azerbaijan Army marks Day of Solidarity of World Azerbaijanis and New Year 31 December 2025 12:48

In line with the plan approved by the Azerbaijan Minister of Defense, Colonel General Zakir Hasanov a range of events marking 31 December – Day of Solidarity of World Azerbaijanis and New Year were organised across all types of troops, forces, and special educational institutions within the Azerbaijan Army.